The roupie or rupee was the currency of French India. It was equal to the Indian rupee issued by the Indian government. One rupee was worth 2.40 francs-or. Until 1871 it was issued as coins with the roupie divided into 8 fanons, each of 3 doudous or 20 cash. From 1891, banknotes were issued by the Banque de l'Indochine, which circulated alongside coins issued by British India.
Table of 1843 exchange rates
| Pagodes | Roupies | Fanons (Panam) | Caches (Kāsu) | Francs-or |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | 28 | 560 | 8.40 |
| 1 | 8 | 160 | 2.40 | |
| 1 | 20 | 0.30 | ||
| 1 | 0.015 |
See also
References
- Annuaire statistique des établissements français dans l'Inde By Pierre-Constant Sicé, 1843.
External links
- French Indian rupee at the currency museum of the Reserve Bank of India Archived 31 August 2006 at the Wayback Machine